Fresh Carnation Church Altar Arrangement from Germany
Florist-made altar decoration with 30 fresh carnations in oasis holders for religious ornamental use. HTS 0603.12.70.00 applies to such partly assembled fresh carnation articles excluding other material accessories. Commonly imported for event decorators.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Separate invoices for flowers vs containers to clarify primary classification as cut flowers
• Inspect for spider mites pre-shipment; common carnation pest requiring fumigation certs
• Use 'For Immediate Ornamental Use Only' labeling to avoid propagation misclassification